With domestic food production limited by climate and water scarcity, Gulf states are investing billions in Latin America’s agribusiness sector — from Brazilian beef and Chilean fruit to logistics and ag-tech — to secure long-term supplies and control global food chains.
Author Archives: LatinFinance
Posted in2026 Q1
LAC-GCC: Shopping for Growth
As Gulf investors deepen their presence in Latin America, retail is emerging as a new frontier — offering scale, cash flow and exposure to long-term consumer trends.
Posted in2026 Q1
LAC-GCC: Energy Investment Comes On Stream
Given their expertise, energy is a major target for investors from the Gulf in Latin America, including natural gas, green hydrogen and solar power.
Posted in2026 Q1
LAC-GCC: The Infrastructure Play
Gulf investors and operators are expanding their footprint in Latin American ports, bridges and roads, betting on scale, stability and trade growth.
Posted inDaily Brief
Citi forecasts strong Peru DCM pipeline
Debt issuance is likely to grow by double digits in the Q1 and recover quickly from an election-related lull in Q2, country officer says
Posted inDaily Brief
High rates weigh on Brazil ECM outlook
Rate cuts may give a modest boost to local equity fundraising next year, but some issuers may head overseas instead, say experts
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Caixa to beat path to global bond market
The Brazilian bank plans to become more active in the cross-border bond market as its loan portfolio grows, CEO says
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Adecoagro bids for remaining 50% of Profertil
South American agribusiness offers Argentina’s YPF $600 mln in bid for control of granular urea producer
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UnitedHealth sells Chilean unit to Patria
US healthcare giant reportedly completes its withdrawal from the South American market
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Argentina mulls repo, ditches bigger US loan
US banks are reportedly working on a $5 bln repo facility for the Argentine government rather than a $20 bln bailout loan